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Pericles of Athens and the Birth of Democracy

Pericles of Athens and the Birth of Democracy

Never has the story of the difficult birth of the world's first democracy had more to say to us than now. This masterful biography of Pericles, the first citizen of Athens and its leader for over 20 years, skillfully weaves together the shifting political interests, international tensions, and intellectual currents that guided his remarkable career.
Country USA
Brand Free Press
Manufacturer Free Press
Binding Hardcover
Height 9.5
Length 6.5
Weight 1.45064168396
Width 1
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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